A.
The
2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the Los Angeles
County Building Code together with their appendices are adopted by
the city as the city's building code, which regulates the erection,
construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion,
demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement,
and maintenance of certain residential buildings or structures within
the city, and provides for the issuance of permits and collection
of fees therefor, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting
ordinances are hereby repealed.
B.
All
of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the codes,
together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file
and accessible to the public for inspection at the city clerk's office,
are referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully
set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions,
and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter.
(Prior code § 5-16; Ord. 593-88 § 1; Ord.
655-90 § 1; Ord. 728-93 § 1; Ord. 798-95 § 1; Ord. 862-99 § 1; Ord. 925-02 § 1; Ord. 1008-07 § 1; Ord.
1050-10 § 2; Ord. 1095-13 § 2; Ord. 1096-13 § 2; Ord. 1130-17 § 2; Ord. 1167-20 § 2; Ord. 1193-22 § 2)
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the Los Angeles
County Building Code or in this chapter, each term shall be deemed
and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.
means the building and safety division of the community development
department of the city.
means the community development director of the city.
means the city council of the city of Lawndale.
means the city manager of the city of Lawndale.
means the city of Lawndale, except in Section 101.3 of the
building code.
means the city of Lawndale.
means the city treasury of the city of Lawndale.
means Chapter 8.04 of this code.
means the health code of the city of Lawndale as adopted by Section 8.04.010.
means the planning commission of the city of Lawndale.
means the city engineer of the city of Lawndale.
means the zoning ordinance of the city of Lawndale.
(Prior code § 5-17; Ord. 768-94 §§ 6, 7; Ord. 798-95 § 2; Ord.
1010 § 8)
A.
No
person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove,
convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or perform any grading in the city, or cause the same to
be done, contrary to or in violation of any provision of this code,
including other codes duly adopted by this code.
(Prior code § 5-19; Ord. 969-06 § 11; Ord.
1020-09 § 13)
The 2022 Los Angeles County Building Code, adopted in this chapter as the building code of the city, is amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.04.050 through 15.04.140.
Wherever reference is made to the County of Los Angeles or to
the unincorporated area of the County, such area shall be deemed to
include within its corporate limits the area of the city for purposes
of fulfilling the requirements of this chapter.
(Prior code § 5-18; Ord. 798-95 § 3; Ord.
862-99 § 2; Ord. 925-02 § 2; Ord. 1008-07 § 2; Ord. 1050-10 § 3; Ord. 1095-13 § 3; Ord. 1096-13 § 3; Ord.
1130-17 § 3; Ord. 1167-20 § 3; Ord. 1193-22 § 3)
Whenever an apparent conflict or inconsistency exists between any provision of the building code, as adopted in Section 15.04.010, and any other provision of this code, each provision shall be construed so as to supplement the other. In the event any apparently conflicting or inconsistent provisions may not reasonably be so construed, the city's community development director shall determine which provision shall prevail.
(Ord. 1050-10 § 6)
The adoption of the building code, as set forth in Section 15.04.010, shall not be construed for any purpose as creating any entitlement or authorizing any business or use which is prohibited by any provision contained in this code.
(Ord. 1050-10 § 7)
The city council hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter or the building code, adopted by reference in Section 15.04.010, be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this chapter and the building code adopted herein shall remain in full force and effect.
(Ord. 1050-10 § 8)
Section 107.2 entitled "Plan Checking or Review Fees for a Building
or Structure" of the county building code is amended by adding a fourth
paragraph to read as follows:
In addition to the fees established by this subsection, an applicant
may request and receive, if available, overtime plan checking. Said
request shall be in writing after filing a regular application for
plan checking. All fees incurred for overtime plan checking shall
be established by the city council, by resolution from time to time.
(Prior code § 5-18; Ord. 593-88 § 2; Ord.
798-95 § 6; Ord. 1050-10 § 11; Ord. 1095-13 § 4; Ord. 1096-13 § 4)
Revision of fees by resolution. Irrespective of any of the fees
specified in this chapter, such fees may be revised and new fees established
by the city council, by resolution from time to time.
(Prior code § 5-18; Ord. 593-88 § 2; Ord.
798-95 § 7; Ord. 1050-10 § 12; Ord. 1095-13 § 4; Ord. 1096-13 § 4)
Section 107.18.5 of the county building code is amended to read
as follows:
5.
Plans and specifications. With each application, four sets of
plans and specifications for the work to be performed at the job site
shall be submitted with such other information as may be necessary
to determine compliance with local and state laws and regulations.
(Prior code § 5-18; Ord. 798-95 § 8; Ord.
862-99 § 4; Ord. 1050-10 § 5; Ord. 1095-13 § 4; Ord. 1096-13 § 4)
Section 1503.4 of the California Building Code, as adopted by
reference in the county building code, is amended to read as follows:
Roof conductors. The water from the roof of all buildings shall
be carried by means of conductors under the sidewalks and through
the curb, into the gutter. Overflows shall be installed at each low
point of the roof to which the water drains. Concealed roof drainage
pipes shall be installed as required for soil, waste or vent piping.
Exception: Buildings of groups R or M occupancies, the walls
of which are ten feet or more from the street property line, need
not comply with the above.
Exception: In cases of hardship or where compliance with the
provisions of section 1503.4 are impractical due to terrain, building
location or other physical factors, the city council of the city of
Lawndale may waive the requirements of such section and may impose
such conditions as it may deem necessary upon such waiver.
(Prior code § 5-18; Ord. 862-99 § 5; Ord.
1050-10 § 13; Ord. 1095-13 § 4; Ord. 1096-13 § 4)
Section 3410 of the county building code is amended to read
as follows:
Section 3410. Moved Structures.
(a)
The building official shall prepare and submit to the community development
director a written report containing his or her findings as to whether
the condition of the building or structure admits of practicable and
effective repair, as well as his or her recommendation as to whether
a relocation building permit should be issued. The community development
director shall set a hearing before the city's planning commission
to occur within 45 days of the submission of the report and shall
notify by first class mail, postage prepaid, the applicant and owners
of record of property within 300 feet of the proposed site for the
relocation of the building or structure of the time and place of said
hearing, and the street address and a legal description sufficient
for identification of the premises upon which the building or structure
is to be relocated. At the hearing, the planning commission shall
review the report of the building official and hear all competent
evidence offered by any person. The planning commission shall thereafter
approve, conditionally approve or disapprove such relocation building
permit.
(b)
Before approving or conditionally approving a relocation building
permit, the planning commission shall find or require that:
(1)
The building meets all requirements of this code and the city's zoning
code.
(2)
The building fits the lot (physically) with required setbacks, yards,
passageways, driveways and parking.
(3)
The building, when completed, will comply with all building code
and fire department requirements.
(4)
The building, when completed, will be compatible structurally and
in appearance with surrounding structures and the general neighborhood.
(5)
All damage to the building due to moving will be repaired.
(6)
If necessary, the building will be repainted inside and outside.
If necessary, stucco walls will be refinished. If necessary, sandblasting
shall be done.
(7)
If necessary, all floors will be refinished. Worn or deteriorated
resilient floors will be replaced.
(8)
The building will be reroofed, if moved in sections. In other instances
the building will be reroofed, if necessary.
(9)
The wiring shall comply with the current electrical code.
(10)
Adequate vented heat shall be provided.
(11)
Proof of lot ownership has been provided.
(12)
Complete plans and specifications have been submitted to the city.
(13)
All work will be completed within ninety days of the date the permit
is issued.
(14)
The building will not be occupied and the gas and electricity will
not be connected until all work is completed.
(15)
A satisfactory termite clearance report shall be presented to the
planning commission.
(c)
In addition to fees otherwise required under the building code, a
fee of two hundred dollars shall be paid to the city's finance department
to cover administrative costs related to processing the application
for a permit. Said fee may be waived or reduced by the planning commission
if the application is made by a charitable or religious nonprofit
organization.
(Prior code § 5-18; Ord. 1050-10 § 14; Ord.
1095-13 §§ 4, 5; Ord. 1096-13 §§ 4, 5)
